The Jewelry Revolution No One’s Talking About | Angara’s $1B Vision | Money Mindset

Описание: In this insightful episode of Money Mindset, we sit down with Ankur Daga and Aditi Daga, the visionary founders of Angara, a leading global D2C jewelry brand. Together, they unravel the massive shifts reshaping the diamond and gemstone industries—from the rise of lab-grown diamonds to the resurgence of colored gemstones and how India is poised to lead this transformation.

The conversation is a deep dive into the changing consumer psyche, the investment logic behind modern jewelry, and the future of ethical, tech-enabled luxury. Whether you're a curious investor, a founder building in consumer, or someone passionate about retail innovation, this episode is packed with game-changing insights.

🔑 Key Topics Discussed:

The Collapse of Natural Diamond Value
How lab-grown diamonds are rewriting the rules of engagement—literally—dropping prices of natural diamonds by up to 40% in just two years.

Why Lab-Grown Is the Future
A surge from 2% to 55% in lab-grown engagement rings in the US, and why Gen Z sees no difference.

India's Jewelry Market Evolution
Why colored gemstones, which form less than 2% of jewelry sales today, could grow 10x in the next decade—and how 9K and 14K hallmarking is unlocking access.

The Untapped Billion-Dollar Opportunity
How Angara is building the De Beers of color gemstones, and why investment in jewelry is shifting from speculation to storytelling.

Spirituality Meets Investment
A fascinating look at India’s astrology-driven demand for gems—and why it's ripe for tech disruption and formal resale markets.

🎯 About the Founders – Ankur & Aditi Daga:
With deep expertise in jewelry manufacturing, technology, and consumer behavior, Ankur and Aditi have built Angara into a global brand operating across the US, Europe, and India. Their unique blend of tradition and innovation is redefining how consumers shop for jewelry—digitally, custom-made, and consciously.

🎙️ About the Money Mindset Podcast
Hosted by Sonia Shenoy, Money Mindset brings together trailblazing entrepreneurs, iconic investors, and market movers to decode wealth-building, future-ready businesses, and timeless financial principles. Whether you're a startup founder, a retail investor, or just wealth-curious, this show is your front-row seat to the next wave of business evolution.

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⏱ Chapters
0:00 – Trailer
1:22 – Why Natural Diamond Prices Are Falling
5:10 – The Rise of Lab-Grown & Gen Z’s Shift
12:00 – India’s Jewelry Market & Hallmarking Revolution
21:40 – Will Color Gemstones Be the Next Big Thing?
30:15 – The Challenge of Creating Resale Markets
41:28 – Investing in Jewelry: Myths vs. Reality
56:02 – Behind the Brand: Building Angara
1:05:15 – The Future of Luxury, Gifting, and Value

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